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During Martial Law in the Philippines under the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., numerous human rights were systematically violated. Here are some of the key human rights abuses documented during that period: Arbitrary Arrests [...]
Idineklara ni Marcos ang Batas Militar noong Setyembre 21, 1972, sa bisa ng Proklamasyon Blg. 1081. Subalit, hindi ito agad isinapubliko hanggang Setyembre 23, 1972.Narito ang sampung mahahalagang katotohanan tungkol sa deklarasyon ng Batas Militar: [...]
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Philippines was a nation on the brink of chaos. Economic disparity, rampant corruption, and widespread social unrest plagued the country. Student protests erupted across universities, labor strikes [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QynpB_KPLBc "Join Barbara Bernath, Secretary-General of the Association for the Prevention of Torture, as she champions the cause of human dignity at the Basta Run Against Torture XIV. Let's unite for a world free from [...]
On June 26, The Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP), the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR), and the United Against Torture Coalition (UATC)-Philippines joined hands with representatives of the Philippine government, [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K_NFfzSNDc Ang limang puntos ng Republic Act No. 9745 o ang "Anti-Torture Act of 2009": Paglalarawan at Pagbabawal ng Torture: Ang batas ay naglalarawan ng torture bilang anumang gawaing nagdudulot ng matinding pisikal o [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJebJ0uyRVo Ang Anti-Torture Act of 2009, na kilala rin bilang R.A. 9745, ay isang mahalagang batas na naglalayong pigilan at parusahan ang torture at iba pang malupit, di-makatao, o nakapapahiyang pagtrato o parusa. Ang batas [...]
A Brief History of Basta! Run Against Torture (BRAT) The Basta! Run Against Torture (BRAT) began its journey on June 25, 2002, marking the start of a national campaign for freedom from torture in the [...]
Introduction The Republic Act No. 9745, also known as the "Anti-Torture Act of 2009," is a landmark piece of legislation in the Philippines aimed at preventing and addressing acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman, [...]
[Statement] Real action for real justice! Break Impunity! Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) welcomes any and all efforts to promote, protect and defend human rights. The creation of the Special Committee on Human [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mJqdCPr5rY As we ushered in the year 2024 with fervor, our #WokeDtalk2024 series embarked on a journey of advocacy, focusing on Climate Justice and Human Rights across 9 impactful episodes. With our unwavering objective, "Amplify [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUW7pwmlU1w Join us for a special two-hour livestreaming discussion on #WokeDtalk2024 Episode 8, where we will shine a spotlight on the urgent need for climate action and environmental justice, focusing on the ongoing battle against [...]
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Free All Political Prisoners
TFDP is calling on the Government to release all political prisoners now. These are not criminals. Political prisoners are men and women of conviction who have fought for social change and for the benefit of the marginalized people.
As of December 2021, based on TFDP’s documentation, there are 271 Political Prisoners and Political Detainees languishing in Jails around the country.
Protect Human Rights Defenders
The Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP), a mission partner of the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP), respectfully submit this position paper to the House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights to support the enactment of a comprehensive and effective law for the recognition and protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) in the Philippines.
Never Again to Martial Law
The Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) vow to never let martial law happen in the country again. In “Remember Repression…Remember Courage…Remember Resistance – A Gathering of Human Rights Defenders”, victims of human rights violations during martial law recalled their experiences during the Marcos dictatorship.
